October 2026
– Volume 56, Number 10
Welcome to the Potomac Appalachian newsletter! We hope you enjoy our new digital format. Keep scrolling for all of your favorite articles.
Table of Contents
Meet the Candidates: 2026 PATC Executive Committee Election
President's Logbook By Jim Fetig
Rain, Sunshine, Vegetation, Ugh! By Tom Moran
Welcome to PATC: Finding Your Way into the Club By Matt Waurio
Tornado Shuts Down SNP Central District Trails – PATC Responds By Tom Moran
New Shenandoah Automated Entry Gates By Matt Waurio
Ski Fair November 7, 2026
What's That Flower—Bear Church Rock—Summer By Richard Stromberg
The Roadless Rule: What It Could Mean for Trails We Maintain By Matt Waurio
The Tuscarora Trail Experience By Matt Waurio
Fall Is Calling: Gear Up for the Season with PATC
Check out our latest list of volunteer opportunities. These include hands-on, dirt-under-your-nails trail work, to working behind a screen from the comfort of your home. No matter what your skill set is, we'd love to have you join our team of incredible volunteers.